Singer who runs a smidge
The "Penguin" daily threads were originally conceived to emphasize that all members of the community have a place on the boards. Encouragement, motivation, a little love nip (you will love one, give it a try!) or even a little kick in the pants when needed -- it can happen here. Basically, we celebrate just getting out there and moving our tails! What is "slow"? "Slow" is a perception but one of the common benchmarks is the 10:00/mi pace; but there's no firm line. In fact, there are many of us that have slipped past this, and just hope that no one notices and revokes their "igloo privileges." And some penguins don't run at all, we just hang out for the company! It can be confusing for the forum newbies, but we're not one of the teams in any of the fine games. It's a totally open group, so stop lurking, post an introduction of yourself dive in and join the fun! No application necessary! There might even be a lovely picture for Scotty (we love pics!)
When it's all said and done, no one remembers how far we have run. The only thing that matters is how we have loved.
Ok, it's possible my spiffy outlook on today may be partially due to the fact that it's the last day before a 2-week vacation. But that's ok, I'm embracing the joy!! So I have a metric ton of things to do today before I leave, including cleaning off my desk, because who wants to come back to work in the New Year to a desk that looks like this?? Plus I need to upload some data, sort out some pressure issues (again), email some folks about their samples, proof part of a manuscript, and call someone to get some pants altered. Woo-hoo!!
I don't know how much I'll be checking in during vacation, so Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!!
Merry Christmas HopesMom! I hope you have a fun and restful vacation.
Since I didn't run yesterday, I'll be doing 4-6 this afternoon.
Afternoon! Today was our Holiday party, so I've eaten and I've eaten, and I've eaten all day. Pilates and 7 miles if I can roll out of the office and can move.
Damaris
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D - I hope all the food didn't make you sick. Good luck with your run.
I had a lovely 7.2 this afternoon. It was 35 and sunny, so aside from a little ice on a couple of shady hills, I was able to cruise.
Merry Christmas, HsM, and have a good trip!
Ginny, sounds like a really nice run.
I went to the track tonight. I wasn't ready, but it was really good to break up the monotony. The backstretch was still icy, but overall it was good just to be out there.